Description
This Chicken Fajita Bowl recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal that combines tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers, onions, and flavorful seasonings, served over rice and topped with your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Peppers and Onions: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onion for 5–7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, salsa, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap rice for quinoa or lettuce for a low-carb version.
- Add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Meal prep–friendly and customizable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
